looking for CAD 'lite' software

[mosesralph]

Are any of you aware of available software that would allow me to scan or create drawings, save them to GXF file and also manipulate or change the GXF file?

I have a guy cut pieces for me on his CNC and I need to spend time getting the image right before I start using his time to modify my images.

Thanks, Jim (from Minnesota)

[ger21]

Whats a gxf file?

[mosesralph]

GXF - Grid Exchange Format

I only know that because I looked it up. GXF as I understand is one of the file formats that cnc software can read to cut out a pattern.

[Weldtutor]

Are any of you aware of available software

Hi Jim,
Welcome to CNC Zone

ger21 is our "resident CAD" ex spurt so if he can't help with the GXF question I guess there is no such thing.

I believe you want a CAD program to work with DXF files. (not G)

Do a web search for "progeCAD" which is available as a free (charity donation requested) in several versions.

[ger21]

GXF as I understand is one of the file formats that cnc software can read to cut out a pattern.

Not from the links that google gave me. Is this for a specific machine?

[Weldtutor]

Search?
Must be different?